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Australia, Japan, US reaffirm commitment to support India's maritime surveillance in Indo-Pacific

Australia, Japan, and the United States on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to support India's maritime surveillance efforts in the Indo-Pacific region while recognising the importance of closer collaboration in the field.

3 days ago

Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM

Shigeru Ishiba, the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been elected as the country's next Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday. He will succeed Fumio Kishida.

Oct 1, 2024

Japan issues first-ever alert over possible Nankai Trough megaquake following 7.1-magnitude quake

Nankai Trough Megaquake? Japan issues first-ever alert on possibility after 7.1-M quake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Miyazaki prefecture and other areas in southwestern Japan on Thursday, prompting the country's weather agency to issue its Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information for the first time.

Aug 9, 2024

Medal Tally: China move to top, Japan slip to 3rd, India on 39th

Paris Olympics: China Dominates Medal Tally with 19

China leads the Paris Olympics medal tally with 19 medals, followed by host nation France with 26 medals. Japan, Australia, and Great Britain hold the third, fourth, and fifth positions respectively. India stands at 39th position with two bronze medals won by Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh.

Aug 1, 2024

Commitment for global good extends beyond Quad said EAM Jaishankar at Quad meeting

Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Jaishankar reaffirms commitment to global good, economic partnership

India emphasized the need for trusted partnerships between countries to ensure stability and noted that the Quad's commitment to global good has a resonance far beyond the region, and it is essential for political understanding to strengthen, economic partnerships to grow, technology collaborations to expand, and people-to-people comfort to intensify.

Jul 29, 2024

Manga comics 'India Calling Me Now' launched by JICA

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday said that it has launched a Manga comic titled "India Calling Me Now," aimed at raising gender awareness, simultaneously in India and Japan, in collaboration with publishing company Kodansha.

Apr 12, 2024

Japan loses its position as the world's third-largest economy, Germany takes over

Japan has slipped to the world's fourth-largest economy as it fell behind the size of Germany's in 2023, says Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities.

Feb 15, 2024

5.5 tons of radioactive water leaked from Fukushima nuclear plant

Approximately 5.5 tons of water containing radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported.

Feb 7, 2024

Japan Airlines plane catches fire at Tokyo airport; all 379 passengers, crew escape

Aircraft collision in Japan: Airbus dispatches specialists to help investigate

Airbus has said that a team of specialists was dispatched to assist relevant authorities in investigating an aircraft collision that involved one of its A-350 aircraft delivered to Japan Airlines.

Jan 3, 2024

Japan in grip of series of earthquakes, death toll reaches 30

At least 30 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, with rescue teams on Tuesday scrambling to search for survivors.

Jan 2, 2024

Japan fears 'Top-intensity earthquake' this week, sends out alert

Central Japan may experience earthquakes with maximum intensity on its seven-tier scale system in the coming week, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Monday.

Jan 1, 2024

Japan's SLIM lander shares 1st Moon images from lunar orbit

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) moon lander has shared first images of the lunar surface from the Moon's orbit.

Dec 28, 2023

Global Deestinations To Celebrate New Year's Eve In Style

Global Destination's to celebrate New Year's Eve in style

As the year draws to a close, digital travel platform, Agoda, uses AI technology to unveil the ultimate list of global destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration.

Dec 27, 2023

Japan detects above-limit radioactive cesium in locally grown mushroom

Excessive levels of radioactive cesium were detected in mushroom locally grown in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, a government report revealed on Tuesday.

Nov 7, 2023

4 bodies found near mountain trail in Japan

Four bodies were discovered on Saturday near the Mt. Asahi trail in southern Japan's Tochigi prefecture, local media reported citing the police.

Oct 7, 2023

Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuke fuel research facility

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has confirmed the detection of radioactive material leaks in one of its nuclear fuel research facilities but reported no adverse effects on the health of the staff or the surrounding environment, local media reported on Wednesday.

Sep 13, 2023

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Japan

Australia, Japan, US reaffirm commitment to support India's maritime surveillance in Indo-Pacific

Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM

Nankai Trough Megaquake? Japan issues first-ever alert on possibility after 7.1-M quake

Paris Olympics: China Dominates Medal Tally with 19

Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Jaishankar reaffirms commitment to global good, economic partnership

Manga comics 'India Calling Me Now' launched by JICA

Japan loses its position as the world's third-largest economy, Germany takes over

5.5 tons of radioactive water leaked from Fukushima nuclear plant

Aircraft collision in Japan: Airbus dispatches specialists to help investigate

Japan in grip of series of earthquakes, death toll reaches 30

Japan fears 'Top-intensity earthquake' this week, sends out alert

Japan's SLIM lander shares 1st Moon images from lunar orbit

Global Destination's to celebrate New Year's Eve in style

Japan detects above-limit radioactive cesium in locally grown mushroom

4 bodies found near mountain trail in Japan

Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuke fuel research facility

Google's AI-powered search rolled out in India, Japan from today

Karthi joins hands with Prem Kumar; brings a popular music director on board

Japanese girl group XG to release new EP 'NEW DNA' in CD Box, Digital versions

Japanese law: Canadian teen quizzed for allegedly defacing ancient Japan temple

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious